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Loving

I grew up mistaking performance for love. When I performed, the audience applauded. If I did a really good job, I felt more loved. It’s a strange way to know oneself: as an object, a … more

By Deborah Chandler, PhD | 6/29/22

I can’t wait to start coloring inside the lines.

Wish you were here

I suppose one could call it a pet peeve. I do not care for reporting on events happening in the region that have come and gone by the time you read this. I tend to gravitate toward covering opening … more

By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX | 6/29/22

A monument commemorating the Native American wars will be dedicated on June 25 at Veterans Memorial Park.

The Native American wars, Juneteenth and more

Monument acknowledges Native American wars MATAMORAS, PA — A new monument, commemorating the Native American wars in the United States, will be dedicated at Veterans Memorial Park and … more

6/15/22

Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther speaks at last Saturday's ribbon-cutting in Kauneonga Lake.

High scores for four stores

KAUNEONGA LAKE, NY — Bethel town supervisor Dan Sturm officiated at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, June 4. The opening of four establishments was celebrated with speeches, balloons, … more

By JACQUELINE HERMAN | 6/8/22

Winning

Do I like winning? Indeed, I do. It proves how special I am. Winning brings status to my being. Unfortunately winning is a short-lived victory. more

By DEBORAH CHANDLER, Ph.D | 6/3/22

Amy Brudermann with her family at her graduation.

Hard work and resilience pay off

LOCH SHELDRAKE, NY — SUNY Sullivan students crossed the stage to receive their diplomas in May’s graduation ceremony. That might be considered accomplishment enough, but the stories some … more

6/2/22

Debuting the Great Wall of Honesdale

HONESDALE, PA — The Wayne County Arts Alliance (WCAA) has invited the public to the opening reception for its Great Wall of Honesdale. The event takes place at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 4 on … more

6/1/22

The lifeguarded beach is Lake Superior’s most popular spot on hot summer days.

Jump in the lake, a performance 'Under the Stars' and more

Jump in the lake and more at Lake Superior BETHEL, NY — Looking for a picnic ground? A place to sail?Lake Superior State Park in Bethel is open for boat rentals, swimming and picnicking, and … more

6/1/22

Shinedown performed at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts on Friday, July 5, 2019.

What to see, what to do

In New York: Bethel Woods Center for the Arts 845/583-2000; bethelwoodscenter.org 200 Hurd Rd., Bethel, NY About: “Located 90 miles from New York City in Bethel, NY, our lush … more

5/27/22

Hello, summer; glad you’re here

For decades, summer has been the time when the region comes alive. What that life looks like has changed in some ways. The music has changed; there’s more theatre. Fewer canoes and more … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 5/27/22

Bob Martin performs in "Ezell: Ballad of a Land Man."

‘Ezell: Ballad of a Land Man’ at Farm Arts

DAMASCUS, PA — It’s described as an “environmental, cultural and spiritual parable,” and is the brainchild of a farm-based theatre company, Clear Creek … more

5/26/22

Work by WCAA member Elizabeth Castellano is on exhibit at the Creative Compound on Main Street in Honesdale.

Walking to encourage healing, babies in the barn and more

A walk to nurture equality and healing PORT JERVIS, NY — Students, public officials and advocates for racial justice will dedicate a New York State historic marker on Thursday, June 2 at … more

5/25/22

The greasers take the stage at a recent performance of "Grease" at the Honesdale Performing Arts Center.

Rising Stars cabaret, the Civil Air Patrol and more

Rising Stars cabaret to support performing arts HONESDALE, PA — The promising talent of Honesdale Performing Arts students will be showcased at the first annual Friends of Operetta Night of … more

5/19/22

I was at the Celebrity Bartending event to benefit the Thunder 102 Country Cares for St. Jude Kids fundraiser last Thursday at Bernies Holiday Restaurant in Rock Hill,NY., with Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jaime Schmeiser who stopped for a photo-op with fundraiser committee members Bold Gold Media's Paul Ciliberto, Yellow Cab of Monticello's Alan Keston and NY State Senator Mike Martucci.

Stressed, Exhausted & Lazy, Attorneys at Law

If I were going to incorporate this past week, and had a degree with which to back it up, that would be the name of my firm. To be fair, I’m usually all of those things most of the time, but … more

By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX | 5/11/22

Allison Perna and Helen Flores Betancourth, both from Fallsburg, won the Student Choice and Artist Choice Awards at the recent PreK-12 visual art show.

Defending the arts

REGION — “Art is healing me.” Those are “four of the words I remember most from almost 35 years of teaching in Philadelphia city schools,” Wayne County Arts Alliance … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ and LIAM MAYO | 5/11/22

Josephine Amato and Tyler Powley will dance the roles of Princess Aurora and Prince Désiré in a performance of “The Sleeping Beauty” on Sunday, May 15 at 2 p.m.

The Civil War, plays, musicals and pond fish

Living history, music, exhibits at Civil War encampment MILFORD, PA — The Columns Museum will host the 11th annual Civil War encampment from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 21. This year, … more

5/11/22

SUNY Sullivan's Kite Festival is back. Everyone is invited to a free event resplendent with kites, food and family fun.

Go fly a kite and more

Go fly a kite at SUNY Sullivan LOCH SHELDRAKE, NY — It’s been 30 years of kite-related fun. And after a pandemic-related hiatus, the Kite Festival is back.This year, the … more

5/5/22

A stamp was issued in 1970 to honor author Edgar Lee Masters as Spoon River Anthology was being banned in his home town.

'That Which Makes Us Stronger' and more

Celebrating ‘That Which Makes Us Stronger’ NARROWSBURG, NY — Special needs. Addiction. Divorce. Righteous grandmas and overwhelmed parents. One kid in the closet and another a … more

4/28/22

Act Underground's cast of characters in Catherine Lewis' new whodunnit "The Dog Walker" were at the DVAA in Narrowsburg, NY.

Who, what, where, when, why

Also known as “the 5 W’s”—those words are at the top of the list in the writer’s guidelines bible. “If you can’t identify what makes your story unique and … more

By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX | 4/27/22

The building at 201 Bridge Street that currently houses Tusten's town hall.

The importance and value of the Tusten Town Hall

As the Tusten town board entertains the idea of selling our historic town hall to relocate to the newly acquired bank building on Main Street, I looked at the value of the entirety of the current … more

By BRANDI MEROLLA | 4/27/22

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